Alabama

'Joy to sorrow' as airport confirms death

With an outpouring of sympathy for the victims' families, officials at Huntsville International Airport confirmed the death of one person and injuries to 12 others Sunday afternoon after strong winds uprooted a large tent at Air Show 2008.

"There are times that words really can't express how you feel, and certainly today our joy has been turned to sorrow," said Rick Tucker, executive director at the airport.

"I can't say enough about how we want to constantly keep the families that were affected in our thoughts and prayers, and we certainly do," Tucker told a press conference gathered at the airport terminal.